June 21-24, 2021 University of Idaho Campus Moscow, Idaho
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June 21-24, 2021
University of Idaho Campus
Moscow, Idaho
(also, a hybrid event with virtual options!)
“The Idaho 4-H State Teen Association Convention is an
opportunity for youth to experience college life, explore career
opportunities and prepare for a lifetime of success with other
Idaho teens.”About the Idaho 4-H State Teen Association Convention (STAC)
STAC is a four-day educational event focusing on post-secondary education and career
exploration. 4-H youth are provided the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities
including educational workshops; community and campus tours; service-learning projects; state
elections; on-campus living; and networking with peers from around the state.
This year, due to the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Idaho 4-H State Teen
Association Convention will be held in a hybrid format, with a limited on-campus delegation,
and virtual opportunities for those who are unable to attend in-person. We feel this hybrid
approach will meet the diverse needs of our youth and the communities they live in. We are
limiting the number of youth on-campus delegates to 100; 25 from each of the four UI
Extension districts. Each district will be required to send at least three adult chaperones with
their campus delegation, at least one chaperone must be male.
Who Can Attend
• Youth who have completed the 8th – 12th grades
• Certified Adult chaperones and Certified Collegiate Volunteers
• Idaho 4-H Members (enrolled/active status in 4-H Online)
Activities
All delegates will take part in scheduled educational, recreational, and social events and make
new friends.
On-campus delegates will have the opportunity, during workshops and other scheduled events,
to explore the university campus. They will live in a university dormitory, eat in the student
dining hall, participate in workshop tracks and campus/community tours, recreation activities,
dances, a service project, and assemblies.
Convention Website
A STAC website has been established at Idaho 4-H State Teen Association Convention |
University of Idaho Extension (uidaho.edu). All convention materials, State 4-H Officer election
information, registration, scholarship materials, and other important notifications will be
posted there.
Registration Timelines and Fees
April 19-May 14 – Pre-registration:
A $75.00 deposit is required to secure your spot at the time of pre-registration. If you wish to
attend the on-campus event and do not get one of the 25 spaces in your district you will need to
register for the waitlist option via 4H Online and will notified if a space becomes available. Waitlist
spaces will be filled on a first-come first-severed basis. Your deposit, should you not get an on-
campus spot, can be refunded or applied to the virtual event registration. You may also register for
the virtual event only.May 17-May 28 - Registration completion and Workshop/Tour selection:
Those who are pre-registered will be provided with a link to select your workshops and pay any
registration balance.
On-Campus Experience: Registration Fee $275.00 for delegates; $150.00 for chaperones and STAC
Steering Committee/State 4-H Officers
• Daily temperature scans, social distancing, and masks/face coverings will be required in
compliance with local Health Department and UI COVID-19 protocols
• Transportation to and from campus included
• Nine meals are provided
• Three nights lodging on campus
• Speaker (Keynote & Capnote) - Scott Backovich Scott Backovich, Youth Motivational
Speaker
• Participate in State 4-H Officer election process
• Workshops and Career Tours -select high-quality workshops and tours in various interest
areas including Art and Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Animal Science, Food &
Nutrition, Health & Safety, Engineering, and many more!
• Evening activities
• Convention t-shirt
• Professional staffing provided by UI faculty/staff, collegiate staff, and certified 4-H
volunteers
Virtual At-home Experience: Registration Fee $75.00 for delegates and chaperones
• Speaker (Keynote & Capnote) - Scott Backovich - Scott Backovich, Youth Motivational
Speaker
• Participate in State 4-H Officer election process
• Virtual Workshops and Career Tours – select high-quality workshops and tours in various
interest areas including Art and Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Animal Science,
Food & Nutrition, Health & Safety, Engineering, and many more!
• Evening activity
• Convention t-shirt
No registrations will be accepted after May 28, 2021
• Registration is available through 4-H Online at https://v2.4honline.com.Chaperones
• If you are interested in becoming a Chaperone for this event, please review the
Chaperone Position Description to see if this is an opportunity for you!
• To apply for a Chaperone position for the on-campus or virtual event, please complete
the online Chaperone Application. Notifications will be made to all Chaperones on or
before May 28th. Information regarding how to get certified and register will be sent at
that time. State and local scholarships are available, please inquire at your local County
Extension office.
Collegiate Volunteers
• If you are interested in becoming a Certified Collegiate Volunteer for this event, please
review the Certified Collegiate Volunteer to see if this is an opportunity for you!
• To apply for a Collegiate Volunteer position, please complete the online Collegiate
Volunteer Application. Notifications will be made to all Collegiate Volunteers on or
before May 28th. Information regarding how to get certified and register will be sent at
that time.
Payments
• All payments can be made online (Visa/Mastercard and Web checks) at
www.uidaho.edu/4hevents under the “2021 STAC Online Payments” icon. All payments
are due by May 28.
Scholarships
Apply for scholarships in 4-H Online at https://v2.4honline.com applications will be available
April 19-May 7, late applications will not be accepted. Scholarship recipients will be notified by
May 14. Attendees for both the on-campus and virtual events are encouraged to apply for
scholarships.
• Tractor Supply Company and 4-H Paper Clover- A total of eight full registration
scholarships (2 per UI Extension District) are available.
• Friends of 4-H Endowment Scholarship – A total of 52 scholarships, up to $100, are
available (13 per UI Extension District).
• Doris Roper (Youth) John Thiessen (Adult) — Two endowment scholarships are available
for youth and adults to apply for state and national opportunities. Scholarship amounts
vary. Complete applications should be emailed to fourh@uidaho.edu.
o Roper Application
o Thiessen Application
• Local scholarships may be available, please contact your County Extension office for
more information.Transportation
• For all State and National 4-H Events, the University of Idaho 4-H Youth Development
department will arrange public transportation – trains, buses, and/or commercial
airlines – to and from events. Because commercial chartered companies are held to
higher safety standards with periodic inspections and approved health and safety
policies, 4-H requires all youth and chaperones participating in 4-H State and National
events to use the transportation arranged for each event. For information, please
review the 4-H Transportation Policy.
• Fees for bussing is included in the registration cost. Fees cover the expenses associated
with all transportation provided, including, but not limited to: gas; mileage; lodging and
accommodations for all bus drivers; insurances; and use of buses for events held off-
campus during the event.
• Those living in the Moscow area (Incl. Troy, Deary, Bovill) where a bus is not routed
through, may travel to the event following the provisions outlined under the “4-H
Traveling in Non-Public Automobiles” section of the 4-H Transportation Policy.
• Masks/face coverings will be required on buses in compliance with local Health
Department and UI COVID-19 protocols.
Lodging
On-campus delegates will stay at the University of Idaho Theophilus Tower Dormitory.
Delegates need to bring the following items:
• Bedding (pillow, sleeping bag and/or sheets, blankets)
• Towels
• Personal toiletry items
• If your child needs to bring prescription medications those items need to be in
the original containers and checked in with the conference Nurse.
Rooms and roommates will be pre-assigned. Counties are grouped by districts on floors. Room
Changes are not allowed.
There is a $60 charge for lost room keys and $5 fee for lost key tags.
Food
Meal service is provided in the HUB cafeteria. Delegates will be issued a meal card which must
be presented at each meal. There is a $15 charge for replacing lost cards.
ALL meals are provided during this conference. Delegates are not permitted to order on/off-
campus dining to be delivered to the dorms during this event. If there are mealtime concerns,
please contact the event coordinators before the conference to make accommodations.On-campus Dress Code – Name tags must be worn at all times
On-campus dress for this event ranges from casual to semi-formal.
Casual for daily activities includes jeans, capris, sweatshirts, or t-shirts. Baggy sweats, short-
shorts/skirts, and low–cut shirts or tank tops are not permitted under daily casual wear and
youth will be asked to change into something more appropriate.
Business Casual for officer interviews and speeches (if applicable) - Dresses, skirts (knee length
or longer when seated), slacks with nice blouses/shirts or sweaters, nice dress jeans (black
Wranglers) are allowed but no blue denim.
Semi-Formal for Clover Banquet - Dresses, dressy blouses and skirts (knee-length or longer
when seated), or dress pants, shirts, and ties. Semi-formal means no denim, bared midriffs,
and shirttails are tucked in. No flip-flops or sport shoes.
Sleepwear is to be worn only in individual rooms, not in public areas (halls, meeting rooms,
lobby). Be sure to bring jackets and rain gear as well!
Virtual Online Etiquette
• Dress for Success – Please be sure to dress daily for the event (no jammies), just as you
would when attending a live event.
• Location, Location, Location – Please be sure to use a location in your home that you
would normally allow guests to attend. Maybe choose an office, dining room or living
room location, instead of your bedroom or outdoor space that might make it difficult to
hear and engage fully in the event.
• Lights, Camera, Action! – Please be sure to turn on your video and mute your
microphone when you arrive. We want you and your friends to see each other but be
sure to raise your hand when ready to talk so we don’t have everyone talking at the
same time.
Workshops & Tours
Workshops are assigned according to choices indicated on your registration form and available
space. Selections will be available May 17 at the STAC conference website at Idaho 4-H State
Teen Association Convention | University of Idaho Extension (uidaho.edu). Pre-registered
delegates (April 19-May 14) will have the first choice of workshops and tours. Delegates are
expected to participate and attend all selected workshops and tours.
Social Media Reporting and the Gem State News
Any on-campus delegates interested in being involved in using social media to share STAC
activities and contributing to the Gem State News as a photographer or reporter should register
for the Reporting STAC News workshop Tuesday morning.4-H Variety Show
On-campus delegates who enjoy performing are encouraged to submit a video or audio
recording before June 11 to try out for the 4-H Variety Show. Audio or video files must be
uploaded to One Drive in the Varitey Show folder.While last-minute acts will be able to try out for
a spot in the Variety Show, as in years past, selection may be on a space-available basis.
Decorations
Bring supplies to decorate your dormitory floor bulletin boards to show your 4-H pride. Please
do not bring staples, tacks, nails, or any tape that leaves residue for hanging decorations.
4-H Service Project
On-campus delegates will participate in 4-H Service Project opportunities on Tuesday and
Wednesday afternoon. Delegates participating virtually are encouraged to work with their local
UI Extension Offices on service opportunities in their communities.
4-H State Officers and State Teen Association Convention Steering Committee
If you would like to run for a 4-H State Office or are interested in being part of the State Teen
Association Convention Steering Committee indicate your interest on the registration form.
Any candidates must be registered as on-campus delegates. Information will be emailed to you.
4-H State Association Positions available: President, Vice President, Secretary,
Communications Director, and Activities Director (one-year term)
Steering Committee District Representative Positions available (4): Northern, Southern,
Central, and Eastern (one-year term).
Steering Committee Youth Positions possibly (4) available depending on the term of the
current youth: Northern, Southern, Central, and Eastern (up to two-year term).
Election Timelines
• April 19-May 14; Indicate your interest on the registration form. Any candidates must be
registered as on-campus delegates. Information will be emailed to you.
• June 1; Attend the Candidate Orientation Meeting via Zoom at 6:00pm (PST) 7:00pm
(MTN) at https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/88126009491
• June 12; Submit your Candidate applications and 30 second introduction video to One
Drive
• June 15; Attend the District ZOOM Meeting which will include nominations for office at
6:00pm (PST) 7:00pm (MTN) at District ZOOM links (4)
• June 18; Those selected to run for State Office will need to submit a 1 minute
introduction for the Opening Ceremony. Submit videos to One DriveTENTATIVE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Monday, June 21
2:00 pm Buses Arrive/Check in
3:30 pm Get to Know You Activities (Tower Lawn)/Adult Orientation
4:15 pm District Meetings (UI Tower Lawn)
4:45 pm Pictures
5:00 pm Prepare for Campus Tours
5:15 pm Campus Tours
6:00 pm Dinner – Admin Lawn
6:30 pm Opening Assembly
8:00 pm Floor Meetings
8:30 pm Candidate Orientation
9:00 pm Variety Show Auditions - Social/Decorate Floor/Unpack/Lawn games
10:00 pm All delegates on floors
10:30 pm Lights out
10:30 pm SC/College Staff Debrief
Tuesday, June 22
7:30 am Breakfast – International Ballroom
8:00 am Keynote Speaker
Virtual Participation (link)
9:15 am District Meetings – Silver, Gold, Borah, Chiefs
9:45 am Travel to Workshops
10:00 am Workshop #1
Virtual Participation (link)
12:00 pm Travel to Lunch
12:15 pm Lunch - HUB
12:30 pm Washington Career Tours Load/Leave
1:00 pm Meet on Tower Lawn for Career Tours
1:30 pm Career Tours
Virtual Participation (link)
4:00 pm Service Project/Vandalstore
4:15 pm Variety Show Rehearsals
5:00 pm Candidate Interviews
5:15 pm Travel to Dinner
5:30 pm Dinner – HUB
7:00 pm Travel to International Ballroom for Evening Events
Virtual Participation (link)Tuesday, June 22 (cont…)
7:15 pm Entertainment Show
8:00 pm Variety Show
9:00 pm Group Activity
9:45 pm Return to Towers
10:00 pm Tower Light Show
10:30 pm Floor Meetings
11:00 pm Lights Out
11:00 pm SC/College Staff Debrief
Wednesday, June 23
7:30 am Breakfast/Host and Hostess meeting – Commons Food Court
8:15 am Travel to Meetings
8:30 am District Meetings
9:00 am Travel to Assembly
9:15 am Assembly/Voting/Speeches
Virtual Participation (link)
10:15 am Travel to Workshops
10:30 am Workshop #2
Virtual Participation (link)
12:30 pm Travel to Lunch
12:45 pm Lunch – HUB
1:30 pm Travel to Service Project/Vandalstore
1:45 pm Service Project/Vandalstore
2:45 pm Travel to Workshops
3:00 pm Workshop #3
Virtual Participation (link)
5:00 pm Return to Towers and Prepare for Clover Banquet
6:00 pm Travel to Clover Banquet – International Ballroom
6:15 pm Seating for Clover Banquet
6:30 pm Clover Banquet Begins – International Ballroom
Virtual Participation (link)
8:30 pm Travel to Towers
9:00 pm Clover Dance/Photo Booth/Floor Parties
11:00 pm Return to Floors
12:00 am Lights out
12:00 am SC/College Staff DebriefThursday, June 24
8:00 am Breakfast/New Officer Meeting– HUB
8:45 am Travel to District Meetings
9:00 am District Meetings/Officer Photos
9:45 am Travel to Group Activity/District Rep Photos
10:00 am Group Activity
10:45 am Travel to Assembly
11:00 am Closing Assembly
Virtual Participation (link)
12:00 pm Pack and Check Out
1:00 pm Grab lunches/Load Buses
1:30 pm Travel Home/End of Event
CONFERENCE POLICIES
The University of Idaho 4-H Youth Development faculty and staff, 4-H State Officers, and the
STAC Steering Committee plan and conduct the conference in accordance with the 2021
University of Idaho Youth Conference Policies and UI Extension 4-H Policies and Procedures.
Delegates are expected to adhere to these policies.
2021 University of Idaho Youth Conference Policies
The University of Idaho 4-H Youth Development department wants your week at State Teen
Association Convention to be filled with exciting experiences, new friendships, and fun. To help
make this happen, each participant is expected to be considerate of others, participate fully in
the Convention programs, and observe the following rules. Daily temperature scans, social
distancing, and masks/face coverings will be required in compliance with local Health
Department and UI COVID-19 protocols
Assemblies & Workshops
• Attendance at all scheduled events is required. Be prompt in attendance and
courteous to all instructors and speakers.
• Workshops are assigned according to choices given on your registration form and
available space.
• On-campus daily temperature scans, social distancing, and masks/face coverings will
be required in compliance with local Health Department and UI Covid-19 protocols
• Name badges are important for gaining admittance to on-campus Idaho 4-H State
Teen Association Convention events, for identification and to help you get
acquainted. Wear your badge at all times on-campus.
On-campus Dormitory & Meals• Room assignments made at dorm registration must be kept. Counties are grouped
by districts on floors. Changes are not allowed (in an emergency, we must know
where you are).
• Leave valuables at home. We have no way to guarantee their security. Even locked
dorm rooms do not always prevent losses. There is a $60 charge for lost room keys
and a $5 fee for lost key tags.
• Report illness immediately to an adult chaperone. Medical staff is available to
provide immediate First Aid assistance on site. In case of emergency, parents will be
notified, and delegates will be taken to Moscow Family Medicine or Gritman
Memorial Medical Center, Moscow.
• Respect for the privacy of others requires that members of the opposite sex are only
allowed in common areas on the same floor. No delegate will be allowed in the
rooms of the opposite sex.
• Lounges are available on each floor for visiting.
• The dormitory will be locked one-half hour after the close of the evening activity. In
your room and quiet time begins, please refer to the schedule for lights-out times.
After lights out, use phones for emergencies only.
• The removal of window screens or throwing any object out of the dorm windows is
strictly forbidden.
• ALL meals are provided during this conference. Delegates are not permitted to
order on/off-campus dining to be delivered to the dorms during this event. If there
are mealtime concerns, please contact the event coordinators before the
conference to make accommodations.
• At no time should any youth be alone on campus, youth should engage in the
“buddy system” when traveling to workshops, activities, meals or other STAC-
approved events. Youth should not enter any UI buildings except for attending STAC
workshops, activities, meals or other STAC-approved events.
• Leaving campus at any time during this event is prohibited without prior
arrangements made by the event coordinators. This includes traveling to
restaurants, stores, malls, etc., or leaving the conference before the close of the
conference for any reason.
General
• Idaho 4-H State Teen Association Convention delegate may ride only in cars driven
by Extension staff or chaperones. Only campus or Moscow buildings scheduled for
4-H events are to be entered and then only at times designated on the program.
• Possession of tobacco, vape products, use of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs,
firearms or explosives of any kind is prohibited on campus and anytime during Idaho
4-H State Teen Association Convention.
• Cost of damage or theft of any university property will be billed to the individual
responsible (or delegate’s parents) or to the group with which the delegate is
associated.• Permission to leave Idaho 4-H State Teen Association Convention and/or campus at
any time must be secured in advance from the Extension staff or chaperone in
charge of the county delegation who will then inform the 4-H Youth Development
Office.
• Minor problems will be handled by the Extension staff or chaperone in charge.
These policies are intended to assist in providing for the health, safety and social well-
being of everyone attending the Idaho 4-H State Teen Association Convention
(STAC). Should a situation arise that is not covered by this list, the STAC Steering
Committee will handle it in a manner consistent with UI Extension policies.
Idaho 4-H Youth Development Office
University of Idaho
Mary E. Forney Hall
875 Perimeter Drive, MS3015
Moscow, ID 83844-3015
208-885-7700(8:00 am-5:00 pm) 0R 208-885-6571(24 hours, Dorm Office)
SheilAnne, 4-H Events Coordinator; Cell – 208-310-2651
VACANT, STAC Steering Committee Chair; Cell – ___________
Workshops – To Be Announced May 17
Workshops are assigned according to choices indicated on your registration form and
available space. Selections will be available on the STAC website on May 17 at Idaho 4-H
State Teen Association Convention | University of Idaho Extension (uidaho.edu). Pre-registered
delegates (April 19-May 14) will have first choice.
Career Tours – To Be Announced May 17
We will be career tours to discover what types of post-secondary career options are
available after high school. Tours are assigned according to choices indicated on your
registration form and available space. Selections will be available on the STAC website
on May 17 at Idaho 4-H State Teen Association Convention | University of Idaho Extension
(uidaho.edu). Pre-registered delegates (April 19-May 14) will have first choice. Bussing is
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